This month, all family based applicants should refer to the “Dates for Filing” chart in the Department of State Visa Bulletin (below). The listing of a date for any category indicates that the category is oversubscribed; “C” means current, or authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; Please note that only applicants with a priority date which is earlier than the listed date may file their application (Department of State, “Visa Bulletin for May 2018”).

For Employment Based Applicants:

For May 2018, employment based applicants should refer to the “Final Action Dates” chart (below). The listing of a date for any class indicates that the class is oversubscribed; “C” means current, i.e., numbers are authorized for issuance to all qualified applicants; Please note that only applicants whose priority date is earlier than the final action date listed below may apply (Department of State, “Visa Bulletin for May 2018”).